Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy, lively, great selection of beers on tap and tasty American food
526 locals recommend
Harlem Public
3612 BroadwayCozy, lively, great selection of beers on tap and tasty American food
The Grange
1635 Amsterdam AveQuality foods and wines, nice atmosphere
Sightseeing
Home of Alexander Hamilton -- co-author of the Federalist Papers supporting the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and 1st secretary of the Treasury
175 locals recommend
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
414 W 141st StHome of Alexander Hamilton -- co-author of the Federalist Papers supporting the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and 1st secretary of the Treasury
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrMedieval European Art Museum, part of the MET
Sugar Hill
Where the heart of the Harlem Jazz Renaissance took place
4th largest church in the world, Dante's inferno stained glass imagery, continuously being built, engraved twin towers on front face, fountain by famous architect with mini sculptures created by kids
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Ave4th largest church in the world, Dante's inferno stained glass imagery, continuously being built, engraved twin towers on front face, fountain by famous architect with mini sculptures created by kids
Ivy League University, beautiful architecture, most private space in NYC
539 locals recommend
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayIvy League University, beautiful architecture, most private space in NYC
Museum on African American culture and Harlem
186 locals recommend
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdMuseum on African American culture and Harlem
Started by African Americans to protest segregated seating in the First Baptist Church; Nat King Cole was married here
94 locals recommend
Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 W 138th StStarted by African Americans to protest segregated seating in the First Baptist Church; Nat King Cole was married here
Ulysses S. Grant's, 18th President of U.S., burial place
144 locals recommend
General Grant National Memorial
Riverside DriveUlysses S. Grant's, 18th President of U.S., burial place
The City College of New York
160 Convent AveBeautiful, old architecture!
If you like the film "Royal Tanenbaums" by Wes Anderson, this is the house that was filmed
338 Convent Ave
338 Convent AvenueIf you like the film "Royal Tanenbaums" by Wes Anderson, this is the house that was filmed
Great view of the city at night from the top of the park
116 locals recommend
Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside AveGreat view of the city at night from the top of the park
Food Scene
Delicious pasteries home baked by the manager's mother -- try the flourless chocolate cake or the creme brulee!
32 locals recommend
Tanto Dulce
3446 BroadwayDelicious pasteries home baked by the manager's mother -- try the flourless chocolate cake or the creme brulee!
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveFamous soul food
Coccola
1600 Amsterdam AvenueAuthentic Italian pizza -- Tartufo pizza is incredible!
Great dirty chai, good music, comfy atmosphere. Come in the morning for a whole wheat croissant, sometimes live music at night, nice back patio
246 locals recommend
The Chipped Cup
3610 BroadwayGreat dirty chai, good music, comfy atmosphere. Come in the morning for a whole wheat croissant, sometimes live music at night, nice back patio
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdGreat soul food.
Great soul food! Especially recommend their mac n cheese and sweet potato pie
241 locals recommend
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StGreat soul food! Especially recommend their mac n cheese and sweet potato pie
Arts & Culture
Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdLive music venue in Harlem
True Harlem staple: http://www.harlemonestop.com/organization/84/parlor-jazz-at-marjorie-eliots
7 locals recommend
555 Edgecombe Ave
555 Edgecombe AvenueTrue Harlem staple: http://www.harlemonestop.com/organization/84/parlor-jazz-at-marjorie-eliots
248 W 132nd St
248 West 132nd StreetAuthentic Harlem Jazz and great food -- go Sunday night, better get there early!!
Everything Else
If you are looking for yoga in the mornings or evenings, take the A,B,C, or D train downtown to 125th st. (just two stops) - a really nice studio
16 locals recommend
Unity Yoga
350 St Nicholas AveIf you are looking for yoga in the mornings or evenings, take the A,B,C, or D train downtown to 125th st. (just two stops) - a really nice studio
Bikram Yoga Harlem
518 W 145th StIf you like Bikram, it's a block away from our apartment
Essentials
Huge market -- good selection of organic items and right next to view of Hudson river with cool steps down from Riverside dr.
217 locals recommend
Fairway Market 125th Street
2328 12th AveHuge market -- good selection of organic items and right next to view of Hudson river with cool steps down from Riverside dr.
Entertainment & Activities
Great view of Hudson river and New Jersey, bike paths that take you all the way to Brooklyn
269 locals recommend
Riverbank/State Park
Great view of Hudson river and New Jersey, bike paths that take you all the way to Brooklyn